Personal FPV Lap Timer

Compact, self-contained RSSI-based lap timing for 5.8GHz FPV drones

No transponders, no complex setup—just plug in, calibrate, and fly. Perfect for personal practice sessions and small indoor tracks.

Flash Firmware Documentation View on GitHub

Key Features

Dual Connectivity

WiFi Access Point and USB Serial CDC connection for zero-latency control

Visual Feedback

RGB LED indicators with 10 customizable presets and real-time RSSI visualization

Voice Announcements

Natural voice announcements with 4 included voices and phonetic name support

Race Analysis

Real-time lap tracking, gap analysis, and race history with export/import

Track Management

Create and manage track profiles with distance tracking and custom metadata

Webhooks

HTTP webhook support for external LED controllers and device integration

Supported Hardware

ESP32-S3 DevKitC-1

8MB Flash - Full features

Recommended

ESP32-S3 Super Mini

4MB Flash - Compact design

Supported

Required: RX5808 Module (SPI modded), MicroSD Card (FAT32), 5V Power Supply

Supported Bands

Analog FPV

  • Boscam A, B, E
  • Fatshark
  • RaceBand
  • LowBand

Digital FPV

  • DJI (v1-25, v1-50, 03/04 variants)
  • HDZero (R, E, F, CE)
  • WalkSnail (R, 25, 50)

Quick Start

1

Flash Firmware

Use our web-based flasher to install FPVGate on your ESP32-S3 in seconds

Go to Flasher
2

Prepare SD Card

Format SD card as FAT32 and load audio files from the release package

3

Connect & Configure

Connect to FPVGate WiFi network and set your VTx frequency and thresholds

4

Start Racing!

Fly through the gate and watch your lap times appear in real-time